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Because you might not have much time to evacuate when a disaster strikes, it is important to have a plan in place to get your family out of danger quickly and efficiently.
While Habitat’s work might look a little different in each of the 70 countries where we have a presence — based on local needs, styles, climate and materials — the elements that make a home “decent” are universal.
The affordable housing that your support makes possible might differ from place to place, but the hope you help build always remains the same.
“When people look at the kit, they see items and tools. I see hope.”
“No matter where my kids go, when we talk about home, everybody’s heart is here,” says Peggy, a disabled U.S. Air Force veteran who was able to repair her family home with the support of Habitat and The Home Depot Foundation.
Here’s what Habitat for Humanity is doing and how you can join us in support of the people of Nepal.
Theresa made this love wall art from light switches at Habitat for Humanity’s Philadelphia ReStore. See step-by-step instructions on how she created this work in the blog.
Rapid response is essential after a disaster, but it’s just as important to help communities prepare for the next time nature strikes.